
The Schilthorn area is all about Views unforgettable
views, especially from the Schilthorn summit, Thrills
adrenaline-fuelled experiences on the Skyline
Walk observation walkway or on the cliff path Thrill
Walk at Birg Station, and for Chill - total relaxation
in unspoilt and tranquil mountain landscapes. Mountain
lovers and sports enthusiasts will find everything their hearts
desire all year round in the Schilthorn area.
en the four stree journey in panoramic aerial cableway
cabins to the summit of the Schilthorn, nestled in the Swiss
Alpsat 2970m above sea level is impressive. Once at the top,
you can roam the observation platform for spellbinding, wrap
around views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau peaks flanked
by an array of 200 other mountain peaks from the Skyline View
Platform. Once you've had your fill of the glorious scenery you
can journey back in time to the world of Secret Agent 007, and
should you need an adrenaline fix you could make your way to
The Thrill Walk that leads down into the vertical walls of the
imposing rock massif.
Wraparound views in every respect
Even the four stage, 32-minute journey to the summit of the
Schilthorn is a visual treat the panorama cabins glide past
thundering waterfalls and sheer rock faces to the village of
Gimmelwald. The stretch to Mürren takes in pretty alpine
meadows and views of the lush valley floor; from Mürren, the
journey to the Birg Station, which is perched on a prominent
rock spur, and from there up to the summit and the world's
first revolving restaurant that rotates around its own axis in 45
minutes, allowing guests to watch the Alpine panorama slide
by silently.
At the summit visitors can get really up close with the mountain
landscape and marvel at the 360-degree views from the Piz
Gloria View observation deck; an almost 80-metre pathway
along the northwest side of the summit leads to a fixed
photo point on that allows you to take your picture against
the backdrop of the three legendary peaks Eiger, Mönch and
Jungfrau and the revolving restaurant - a great souvenir of
your visit.
In the footsteps of Secret Agent 007 - James Bond
And when you've had your fill of the glorious scenery from the
observation deck, make your way to Bond World and walk in
the footsteps of Secret Agent 007, aka James Bond.
From October 1968 to May 1969, the Schilthorn was a pivotal
film location for the iconic James Bond movie "On Her Majesty's Secret Service". The revolving restaurant served as arch-villain Blofeld's headquarters and was called Piz Gloria- name it has kept to the present day. The interactive exhibition on the first floor of the summit centre addresses seven of the film's key scenes and provides general background information such as a world map featuring all BOND locations.
The tour through the attraction allows visitors to immerse themselves in the movie and discover film-related details and
trivia, catch a glimpse of the original screenplay and try out their own James Bond skills. All the key scenes are represented from James throwing his hat skilfully onto the coat hook in Miss Moneypenny's office to the exhilarating bobsleigh ride. Exciting BOND moments also beckon in the helicopter simulator in the original chassis of a decommissioned Air Glaciers Alouette Ill that flew to the Schilthorn on its very last
flight.
A very special cinematic experience beckons on the Schilthorn peak this is where visitors can truly immerse themselves in the 007 romantic action thriller: Launched in December
2018, the new panoramic cinema opens up superlative viewing dimensions: The 12-metre-wide, curved screen projects ultra-sharp images and draws the audience even
deeper into the action. Succumb to the suspense, emotion, impressions, sequences that encapsulate the essence of the film, sensational mountain images, thrilling stunts and action scenes it's all there!
Thrill-at Birg
Enjoying pride of place on the rock massif, 2677 metres above sea level and about 1000 metres above the village of Mürren the the Skyline Thrill offers impressive mountain views of the world-famous trio: Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.
Secret Service". The revolving restaurant served as arch-villain Blofeld's headquarters and was called Piz Gloria- name it has kept to the present day. The interactive exhibition on the first floor of the summit centre addresses seven of the film's key scenes and provides general background information such as a world map featuring all BOND locations.




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